Scott Pudalov v. HHS - Influenza, fourth nerve palsy (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Scott Pudalov filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 29, 2016. He alleged that the influenza vaccine he received on October 25, 2014, caused or significantly aggravated his fourth nerve palsy.
The respondent denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated any condition. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement and filed a joint stipulation on June 1, 2022.
As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $43,000.00, payable to Mr. Pudalov, to compensate for all damages available under the program.
Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation accordingly, directing the clerk of the court to enter judgment. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Scott Pudalov alleged that an influenza vaccine received on October 25, 2014, caused or significantly aggravated his fourth nerve palsy. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement, and a joint stipulation was filed on June 1, 2022. The settlement included a lump sum payment of $43,000.00 to petitioner for all damages. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation on June 27, 2022. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00532